Swell
[n] a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
[n] the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
[n] a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
[n] a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
[adj] (informal) very good; "a bully pulpit"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
[v] increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity; "The music swelled to a crescendo"
[v] expand abnormally; "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"
[v] cause to become swollen; "The water swells the wood"
[v] come up, as of liquids; "Tears well in her eyes"
[v] become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger; "The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son"
[v] as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things; "Strong emotions welled up"; "Smoke swelled from it"
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Synonyms
bang-up, beau, bully, clotheshorse, corking, cracking, crestless wave, dandy, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, gallant, good, great, groovy, intumesce, keen, neat, nifty, not bad(p), peachy, puff up, sheik, slap-up, smashing, swell up, tumefy, well, well